SVI-728

The SVI-728 is the first home computer from Spectravideo that complied fully with the MSX home computer specification.[1][2] It was introduced in 1984.[3] The design is virtually identical to that of the earlier SV-328, which did not comply fully with the MSX standard.

SVI-728
SVI-728 MSX
TypeHome computer
Release date1984
Operating systemMSX
CPUZilog Z80A @ 3.6 MHz
Memory64 KB (+16 KB video memory)
Display256 x 192 pixel resolution
GraphicsTMS9918A/TMS9929 (NTSC/PAL)
SoundAY-3-8910
PredecessorSV-328
RelatedSVI-738, MSX

The SVI-738 is a portable version of this computer.

Technical specifications

Microprocessor
  • Zilog Z80A with a clockspeed of 3.56 MHz.
Memory
  • ROM: 32 KB
  • RAM: 64 KB (expandable to 256 KB)
  • VRAM: 16 KB
Video
Sound
  • 3 sound channels
  • 1 noise channels
  • 1 envelope controller
Connectors

References

  1. "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  2. "Spectravideo 728". www.classic-computers.org.nz. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  3. "SVI-728 - HwB". www.hardwarebook.info. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
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